1. Relinquish(verb)-give up,let go
Synonyms:abandon,abdicate
Antonyms:usurp,hold
Example Sentence:
The dictator was forced to relinquish control of the country.
2. Confound(verb)-confuse
Synonyms:abash,discombolate
Antonyms:clarify,uncomplicate
Example Sentence:
If the nurse does not read the labels,she will Confound the medications and possibly harm patients.
3. Abrade (verb) –scrape
Synonyms:itch,efface
Antonyms:imprint,implant
Example Sentence:
The rough rock had abraded her skin.
4. Acquisitive(adjective)-eager to obtain knowledge or things
Synonyms:avaricious, rapacious
Antonyms:self-restrained, self-controlled
Example Sentence:
While I am somewhat acquisitive and can afford to buy anything I want,I try to only purchase things I need.
5. FRAGILE (ADJECTIVE): weak
Synonyms: feeble, frail
Antonyms: durable, firm
Example Sentence:
His body structure his extremely fragile and he is unable to handle heavy things.
6. ALTAR (NOUN): church table
Synonyms: shrine, chantry
Antonyms: playroom, club
Example Sentence:
Today, the priest placed our offerings on the altar and everything vanished.
7. DILIGENT (ADJECTIVE): hard-working
Synonyms: persevering, earnest
Antonyms: weary, ignorant
Example Sentence:
We need to be diligent regarding our tasks for becoming successful in life.
8. REPROOF (NOUN): censure
Synonyms: blame, criticism
Antonyms: agreement, approval
Example Sentence:
There were tears in the poor girl’s voice, and she evidently felt her brother’s reproof keenly.
9. TUTELARY (ADJECTIVE): protecting
Synonyms: guardian, advisory
Antonyms: careless, inattentive
Example Sentence:
It is commonly believed that the negro claims the power of coercing his tutelary deity.
10. CAULK (VERB): secure,
Synonyms: block, barricade
Antonyms: free, loosen
Example Sentence:
It only remained to caulk our important task, and this occupied us but a day or two longer.
